Charity should begin at home is an old proverb and for Catholics across our state, charity really begins in Arkansas. The Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal is our annual campaign to fund a multitude of projects around our diocese. You name it and it is probably supported by CASA: Catholic Schools, a charitable Medical Clinic, Youth Minisries, Seminarian Education, Disaster Relief, Adoption Services ... the list is almost endless. Charity does begin at home, so please give generously and make a difference in our own back yard by becoming a CASA supporter. Please use the envelopes that were sent to you by mail or pick one up in the Narthex and send in by mail directly to the diocese.Arkansas Right to Life will be sponsoring a Pro-Life celebration Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Balboa Pavilion from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Michelle Oglesby, owner of An Angel's Choice Adoption Agency. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.HSVTicketSales.com or by calling 501-922-5050. There will be a dinner catered by Melinda's. Marsi Bellamy on the harp and a baby shower for Change Point and New Beginnings Pregnancy Centers. What's needed--diapers sizes 2-5, wipes, baby clothes 0-2T or cash to be placed in pack-n-plays at event. Consider attending for such a worthy cause.
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a spaghetti dinner on May 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. The dinner will consist of pasta with marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread and condiments. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for planning purposes. This is a free will offering meal with a suggested $10 per person minimum.
In 2015, eleven parishioners decided to create an endowment through the Arkansas Community Foundation that would provide our church with an annual income, in perpetuity, to be used strictly for local charitable outreach use. The Finance Council has decided that we would not withdraw any funds from the endowment until it reached $100,000. At that time, the Church should receive about $3,000 every year, in perpetuity, for charitable uses. Many have donated to the endowment by making memorial contributions for deceased church members. Today, our endowment has grown to $72,800. Please consider our endowment for memorial recognition gifts and remember it when making your will or trust arrangements. Endowment envelopes are available on the wall bracket in the Narthex for your convenience. Checks must be made payable to HSV Community Foundation--not Sacred Heart Church. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Bowers at 501-915-8022, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dave Witchger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Pastoral Council has recently recommended that the process for selecting our VIPs (Very Important Parishioners) each month be expanded to parishioner nominations. Those who wish to do so are asked to include, in addition to name/names of the person /persons, information regarding the person's involvement in our parish and, if applicable, in the community. Forms are located on the credenza leading from the Narthex into the Administration/Classroom win of our parish building. A large manila envelope will be placed nearby to receive completed forms.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is blessed to have parishioner, Linda Broome, and experienced fitness trainer, in our lower hall every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. offering an exercise opportunity especially geared for anyone (parishioner or non-parishioner). The sessions involve stretching to improve flexibility, balance to decrease the chance of falling, light weights to improve strength and muscle tone, and a light cardiovascular component to help lower resting heart rate, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We also have Kate Wooten offering mat yoga in the upper hall on those same days from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everything mentioned above can be done in a seated or standing position, depending on the person's comfort level. Come join this group for good exercise, fun and fellowship (before and after the session)!!
The May 2nd meeting will take place in the Lower Hall starting with the praying of the Rosary at 5:00 p.m. There will be a meal consisting of lasagna, salad, a bread stick and a cookie prepared by Melinda's. The meal cost is $156. If you are planning to attend the meeting and have a meal, please contact Mike Gonda at 501-226-7062 or by email to lmg573@comcast.net no later than noon on Friday, April 27.
The Eucharist - The Transforming Power of God Women's Retreat will be held at Subiaco Coury House Retreat Center in Subiaco, AR on June 9-11, 2023. Come and spend time with Jesus and your sisters at the table of plenty. Join in the sacred feast of heaven and earth as we pray, break bread and yield to the transforming power of God. This retreat will be lead by Debbie Eckert and Fr John Marconi. Cost per person is $180 for a double room, $230 for a private room and $105 for commuters. For additional information, contact Debbie Eckert at 501-339-7632 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
You are invited to join the Stretch and Balance Class led by Linda Broome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. in the lower hall. No matter your fitness level, this class is sure to help stretch out and strengthen muscles through a routine that is safe and done at your own pace. Regardless if you want to stay seated or stand, the routine will surely help with your flexibility and balance. Come stretch your way to better health!!
A group of parishioners invites you to join "The Mother Mary Prayer Group" meeting every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in classrooms A & B for about an hour. Pray the rosary, for individual intentions, the Divine Mercy and other prayers. Questions, call Deacon Larry at 501-922-3283 or Jim Goodson at 204-2494.
The DeSoto Women's Club is planning a "Taste of Tennessee Tour" for the Spring of 2023. The dates are April 24-27. We would like to invite any interested ladies from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to join us for this 4 day/3 night trip. Tour price includes: round trip motor coach, 3 nights lodging, 8 meals, 6 tours at great venues and admissions. On the last night there will be a private dinner at the Mayor's Mansion and a Sunset Cruise on the Southern Belle Riverboat. All taxes and tips are included. If you would like prices and details on the itinerary please contact Judy Dell'Aira at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Ark of Heaven Media Group, recently established in Little Rock to initiate Catholic radio for Central Arkansas, is having a fundraiser April 29 at 6:00 p.m. at McDonald Hall, St andrew's Cathedral. Tickets are $65. Call 501-837-7557 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information. There is also a bulletin board flyer.
We appreciate your donations of flowers for the altar. You can sign-up in the white binder in the Narthex. Please print your name and phone number in the space provided for your preferred weekend. Remember to circle your response to all three questions: (1) choose one or two bouquets, (2) choose your preferred arrangement price: $65, $75, $85, and (3) choose whether you will order the arrangement yourself or you prefer to have the parish order for you. Also, list the reason for the donations (birthday, anniversary, in memory of, iin appreciation of) and any special considerations. Sometime before the weekend that your flowers will be on the altar, make payment to the Office (check payable to: Sacred Heart Church). Questions, or need more info, call Judy Gordon at 719-930-1121.
PThe 9 day Divine Mercy Novena began on Good Friday at 3:00 p.m. and concludes on the second Sunday of Easter (April 16). The intention for each day and chaplet was prayed after each daily Mass and before Masses on Divine Mercy Weekend. A beautiful Holy Hour will take place here at Sacred Heart Church on Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m.
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We at Sacred Heart strive to offer whatever provides access for people to be the "best version of themselves" in spirit, as well as, mind and body. When it comes to the body, we offer the expertise and experience of fitness instructor and parishioner Linda Broome every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. in the Lower Hall. We also have Kate Wooten offering Mat Yoga in the Upper Hall on those same days from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. session is more lively and aerobic in the exercises that are done. The Stretch and Balance sessions (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) are helpful to anyone, but especially seniors who experience balance issues (that, tragically, may lead to falls) simply due to the process of aging. Please consider one (or maybe a few) of these opportunities to improve the quality (and, perhaps, the quantity) of your life. All equipment is provided, dress is comfortable and odnations are accepted in appreciation of our instructor's time and expertise. One does not need to be a Sacred Heart parishioner--all are welcome!